Occupational Therapist Home Health

Optum; Quincy (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k plan

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Assured Home Health at Moses Lake is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide home health services under CMS guidelines, with evaluations of functional status and home safety assessments. You will coordinate with the physician to develop the plan of care and document patient progress.

The role requires WA OT licensure, CPR certification, and a reliable means of transportation. Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, with pay structured by visits and hourly rates.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in Washington state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver’s license with access to a dependable vehicle or reliable public transport.
• Ability to function in any home setting regardless of client characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Provides OT services within scope of practice and plan of care.
• Evaluates patient functional status and CMS-related documentation.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment to supervisor/physician.
• Conducts home assessments and functional ability testing.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Home health adaptability

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Communication

Writing

Organizational skills

Education

OT license – Washington

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Occupational Therapist Home Health (1063284)

Occupational Therapist Home Health - 1063284

Explore opportunities with Assured Home Health at Moses Lake, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Occupational Therapist in Home Health, you will be responsible for assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques, and in coordination with other members of the health care team
• Evaluates the patient’s functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care
• Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition
• Conducts patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of Washington
• Current CPR certification
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Pay Range

Annual Target Pay - $93,600 - $126,664

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of “direct” and “indirect” patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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